Thank you NetGalley, Reba McEntire and Harper Celebrate for the copy of Not That Fancy. This is my personal review.
This was a fantastic book from start to finish. The photos added so much depth to Reba’s story. Reading the book made me adore her even more than I already did. She told her story in a way that made me feel like she is part of my family. I was drawn into her life with every word I read.
I have already ordered copies of this book for several of my friends who are Reba fans. I am so excited for them to get them so they can enjoy it as much as I did.

This is a great book for any Reba fans and even those readers who may not be a fan, yet. The book is filled with beautiful pictures and stories of Reba’s life. There are numerous recipes that I can’t wait to try. Not That Fancy is a nice addition to any home library.

Highly recommend listening to this one on audio as the charm of this one is really getting to hear Reba's signature voice, and her emotions really come through when she's talking about the things that have affected her and matter to her. This one covers a big range of topics without necessarily getting too in the weeds on anything, but it's a pleasant way to spend an afternoon with Reba.

This was a fun and informative book to read.. I loved all the recipes and the way that Reba told the story I really enjoyed. She challenges each reader to go out into the world and do their best. She shared happy and sad times. I love reading books where the author is real and Reba is the real deal.

From the intro from Garth Brooks to the family connections and then to the recipes from the heart this was a great story to get to know another side of the country superstar. If you are a fan of Reba's this book will make you smile and make you feel like you now know her on a different level. This is a wonderful book that should not be missed.

I got an ARC of this book.

I like Reba. I listen to her music. I have watched her shows. I have Tremors on DVD (and yes, she does recommend Tremors as one of the best horror movies and there are a few other references in the book). Not a super fan, but considering I remember her name and face that says a lot for me. This book will do better for a super fan.

Reba is VERY Oklahoma. Like mentions Sonic. Has a recipe that tells you to drive to Sonic for their tater tots. TWO pages of photos of her posing with Sonic tater tots. This is something I understand on a deep level. I married an Oklahoma person. I laughed so hard I snorted. I have zero doubts that Reba is Oklahoma now.

I did save one of the recipes to use for a work party. We do a soup potluck. I am ready for the peach curry soup. I have not tested any of the recipes, but some looked really good. There were a lot more drink recipes than I expected. I appreciated that there were recipes from her restaurant as well as family recipes. Made it feel not only fancy, but homey. Fancy, but homey is exactly how I view Reba, so it really just cemented that I think she is goofy (the number of times I have seen her laughing at her own jokes is just endearing), good hearted, and the country icon I grew up with.

As Reba as my queen, did you expect anything else? Stories. Recipes. General wonderfulness? Yeah. I need this as a physical copy ASAP.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for making my dream come true of reading this 🤣

I love Reba. Love her music. Love her shows. Love listening to her. She’s a hoot. So when I saw she had another book out I had to read it. It’s a great book she goes back to before she made it in the country music. Talks about losing her mom and the pandemic. I really enjoyed the book and found a bunch of recipes to try as well.

Thank you NetGalley for giving me an arc for my honest review.

This will be a huge hit with fans of Reba. She shares lots of stories, photos, and a fair share of southern recipes. There is a heavy emphasis on her Baptist faith and having a strong work ethic, with lots of life advice.

I read a temporary digital copy of this book for review.

After finishing Not that Fancy my first order of business was to thank God for the ability to read this amazing book! The second was to grab my pen and paper and get those recipes into my box! Yum! When you sit down to read a memoir you expect some in-depth info (cause fans love that) but this gave me so much more. How personal Reba was about her family made me want to cry for gratefulness and hug my own. The losses the wins and the perseverance is inspirational. If you love Reba (and who doesn’t) and recipes, laughter, tears and southern joy this is definitely for you!

I listened to this book as my very first audio book ever! I am glad I received a digital copy too so I could see the pictures and captions.
I am not a county music fan but I liked some of Reba’s songs in the 80s and I watched her show Reba and thought it was hysterically funny.
I loved listening to her narrate the book because I love her accent. Most of her OK sayings I knew what they meant and I didn’t grow up anywhere near OK.
This book is what I expected- down to earth, folksy, good old fashioned horse sense. I think the world needs more of that today. I laughed at many parts in the chapters right along with Reba.
It’s an upbeat book and I listened to it in one day.
Simple and straight forward, words to live by.

This was the best book!! Throughout the book there are recipes and anecdotes from Reba's life. You really get to know her on a more personal level.

There is simply no way this was going to be any less than a five star for me because Reba is the QUEEN!

Reba McEntire shares bits of her life, her family and friendships, her career, recipes, and just so much tenderness. I love hearing about her fabulous singing career and her acting roles. The show Reba is probably my all time favorite show, and while I wish there was a bit more in here about that time in her life, I appreciated that she included her continued friendship with cast member Melissa Peterman.

Through hard times and great times, Reba has just always been a pillar of strength and I adore her. I am very appreciative to have had the chance to read to this one.

Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots by Reba McEntire will be published on October 10, 2023. Harper Celebrate provided an early galley for review.

I became a fan of Reba first through her sitcom in the early 2000's. Sure, I had seen a couple of her music videos on TV prior to that, and about a decade back when I got into a country music period I did a deep dive into her back catalog. But my first impressions of her was from her show. She came across as welcoming, fun and easy-going.

This book is a lot like what I expected from those impressions. The stories are casual and personal as if you're sitting on her back porch just talking. The over 200 photographs in the book come from her personal albums, so you feel like you're sitting there flipping through them in her living room while she tells you the tales behind them. And, of course, the more than 60 recipes come from her own kitchen, from her friends and family, and from her restaurant Reba's Place in Atoka, Oklahoma. It is easy to feel like these are all things she'd serve up if you were invited to her home for a meal.

This was a quick and pleasant read, and Reba's life advice is intuitive and universal. I appreciated the quick index in the back to all the recipes, making it easier to reference them when looking for a dish or drink to make.

I’m not a country fan and do not listen to Reba’s music, but I absolutely adore the TV-show and have always liked Reba’s humor and persona, so I knew that I had to give this book a try.

Fortunately, this is not just a book about country music. It was exactly what I hoped it would be. It was a heartfelt and honest memoir with a splash of humor as well as being a self help book filled with good and simple advice as well as being a cook book with all kinds of lovely recipes that I will definitely be trying out.

Would obviously recommend this book for any kind of Reba fan (Music or persona vise) but definitely also for people - especially women - who enjoy reading memoirs as well as some good old fashioned life advice.

Enjoyed the book and the pictures I also listened to the audio book I enjoyed that much more but would reccomend this book also

I received an advanced reader’s copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I have to be upfront: I'm not a country music fan. At all. I do, however, appreciate a good story and have been aware of Reba McEntire's sunny personality for many years. So I took the plunge and thought I'd try out her book, which s part memoir, part cookbook. And you know what? It works well!

Reba's anecdotes range from stories about growing up, her extended family, her close relatives, and her touring. It's interesting to read about all the people who have shaped her life, from early on to present day. She associates recipes with people, stories, and experiences that really make this book special. Lots of traditional southern recipes, like lemonade, mac & cheese, peach soup, and iced teas are sprinkled throughout the memoir blending them with neat stories, memories, and life advice.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. There is also an audiobook version, and it would probably be even better for big fans of Reba!

When I saw this autobiography coming out from Reba, I thought, "Here's your one chance Fancy, don't let me down." And, she certainly didn't. I couldn't wait to pick up this title each day. I loved the story of how she got to where she is today and the lessons she has learned along the way. As a big fan of the Reba show, I enjoyed this deeper peek into her life. Previously, I wasn't aware of her faith and that part of the journey made me love her all the more. Fantastic read!

Down-home southern cooking, party planning and common sense living.
Reba did an excellent job of showing how to be "not that Fancy". Loved the looks inside her life- how humble and thankful she is and for sharing her philosophy on living a good life.

Thank you for the preview - it's in my cart waiting for release !

Thank you NetGalley for this digital free ARC. I like Reba McEntire very much and this book was a true joy. I would recommend this book to anyone who is a Reba fan. I also feel this book would be a wonderful gift for anyone who likes Reba McEntire.